Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Esti Rosted Garlic Hummus
Deli
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Esti Rosted Garlic Hummus

Esti
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
97
Calories
2g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Esti Roasted Garlic Hummus (10 oz) is a refrigerated, ready-to-eat Mediterranean dip that you’d find in the deli/refrigerated prepared foods aisle next to other hummus tubs, tzatziki, refrigerated dips and pre-cut vegetables. Its label leans on simple, Mediterranean cues — “Pure Mediterranean ingredients” and “No preservatives” — and a Non-GMO statement, positioning it for shoppers seeking a cleaner, natural-feeling snack option without organic certification. This product fits a range of occasions from weeknight snacks and sandwich spreads to game-day grazing boards and weekend brunch spreads; it also works well for meal-prep shoppers assembling easy lunches. Esti’s brand positioning evokes approachable Mediterranean authenticity aimed at health-conscious, time-pressed adults who desire convenience and familiar flavors rather than gourmet novelty. There’s no kid-focused branding; imagery and copy emphasize simple ingredients and home-style taste. In plain terms the hummus is commercially blended and packaged — made from whole ingredients like chickpeas, sesame tahini, sunflower oil, roasted garlic (3%), sea salt, pepper and lemon juice concentrate — so it’s a prepared food rather than a home-cooked batch. Sensory details: expect a creamy, slightly dense texture with a silky tahini mouthfeel and roasted garlic notes; small flecks of pepper may be visible. Packaging is a standard plastic tub with a peelable foil lid and a plastic cover, designed for scooping with pita, chips or veggies; ritual use includes spreading on sandwiches, dolloping on grain bowls or pairing with crackers at parties. Nutrition cues are modest — about 97 calories and 110 mg sodium per serving — reinforcing a perception of reasonable portion-controlled indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 10
Calories97
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Ingredients, (Non-GMO, (This, Product, Was, Made, Without, Genetically, Engineered, Ingredients,, However,, Trace, Amounts, of, Genetically, Engineered, Material, May, Be, Present):, Chickpeas,, Sesame, Tahini,, Sunflower, Oil,, Water,, Roasted, Garlic, 3%,, Sea, Salt,, Pepper,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from recognizable whole ingredients but commercially blended and packaged with minor processing (oil, concentrate, pasteurized tub), this product fits NOVA 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed.

Daily Ritual

Can you Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play our Supermarket Game

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Shopping in the supermarket oil aisle

Others also viewed

Common Questions about Esti Rosted Garlic Hummus

That depends on how you define healthy! This hummus is relatively low in sugar and calories, making it a great dip for veggies or a spread for wraps. It's not packed with protein or fiber like some other snacks, but it can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you’re looking for something tasty and satisfying.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

wholesomeconvenientcomforting
$NaN
per package